Frigidaire FRA18EMT20 User Manual

All about the

Use &Care

of your

Room Air Conditioner

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safety Instructions ............................... 2 Operating Instructions 4-10.........................................

Product Registration

Packaging 3

Normal Sounds .................................................... 3

Air Conditioner Features 4.......................................

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Care and Cleaning

Energy Saving Ideas ........................................... 10

Before You Call ................................................... 11

Major Appliance Warranty ................................... 12

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2020213A0493 (June 2009)

Important Safety Instructions

NOTE:

This USE & CARE MANUAL provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the room air conditioner only as instructed in this USE & CARE MANUAL. These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating, and maintaining any appliance.

NOTE:

The power supply cord with this air conditioner contains a current

detection device designed to reduce the risk of fire. Please refer to the section ‘Operation of Current Device’ for details. In the event that the power supply cord is damaged, it cannot be repaired. It must be replaced with a cord from the product manufacturer.

WARNING

Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug. Do not remove any prong from the power cord.

115V

15A

230V

30A

230V

15A

230V

20A

Grounding Prong

Do not, under any circumstances, cut, remove or bypass the grounding prong.

WARNING

For Your Safety

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read product labels for flammability and other warnings.

WARNING

Prevent Accidents

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using your air conditioner, follow basic precautions, including the following:

Be sure the electrical service is adequate for the model you have chosen. This information can be found on the serial plate, which is located on the side of the cabinet and behind the grille.

If the air conditioner is to be installed in a window, you will probably want to clean both sides of the glass first. If the window is a triple-track type with a screen panel included, remove the screen completely before installation.

Be sure the air conditioner has been securely and correctly installed according to the separate installation instructions provided with this manual. Save this manual and the installation instructions for possible future use in removing or reinstalling this unit.

When handling the air conditioner, be careful to avoid cuts from sharp metal fins on front and rear coils.

WARNING

Electrical Information

The complete electrical rating of your new room air conditioner is stated on the serial plate. Refer to the rating when checking the electrical requirements.

Be sure the air conditioner is properly grounded. To minimize shock and fire hazards, proper grounding is important. The power cord is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against shock hazards.

Your air conditioner must be used in a properly grounded wall receptacle. If the wall receptacle you intend to use is not adequately grounded or protected by a time delay fuse or circuit breaker, have a qualified electrician install the proper receptacle.

Do not run air conditioner without outside protective cover in place. This could result in mechanical damage within the air conditioner.

Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.

READ THIS SECTION BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE AIR CONDITIONER.

Unit must be upright for one hour prior to operating.

The power supply cord contains a current device that senses damage to the power cord. To test your power supply cord do the following:

Plug in the Air Conditioner. The power supply cord will have TWO buttons on the plug head. Press the TEST button. You will

Plug in & press RESET

notice a click as the RESET button pops out.

Press the RESET button. Again you will notice a click as the button engages. The power supply cord is now supplying electricity to the unit. (On some products this is also indi-

cated by a light on the plug head).

NOTE:

Do not use this device to turn the unit on or off. Always make sure the RESET button is pushed in for correct operation.

The power supply cord must be replaced if it fails to reset when either the TEST button is pushed, or it cannot be reset. A new one can be obtained from the product manufacturer.

If power supply cord is damaged, it CANNOT be repaired. It MUST be replaced by one obtained from the product manufacturer.

Product Registration, Packaging & Normal Sounds

Product Registration

Packaging

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

Record in the space provided below the model and serial numbers. On all models, the serial plate is located on the outside of the cabinet.

Model No.

Serial No.

The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely, signed and returned to the Frigidaire Company.

Remove all packaging from inside the carton, along with any inserts placed into the side louvers. Remove the plastic ties and foam pad that secure the compressor to the fan shroud (where applicable). See diagram.

foam pad + plastic ties

Packing Inserts

Normal Sounds

Sound of Rushing Air

At the front of the unit, you may hear the sound of rushing air being moved by the fan.

High pitched Chatter

Today’s high efficiency compressors may have a high pitched chatter during the cooling cycle.

Vibration

Unit may vibrate and make noise because of poor wall or window construction or incorrect installation.

Pinging or Swishing

Droplets of water hitting condenser during normal operation may cause “pinging or swishing” sounds.

Gurgle/Hiss

“Gurgling or hissing” noise may be heard due to refrigerant passing through evaporator during normal operation.

Air Conditioner Features & Operating Instructions

Air Conditioner Features

SETS MODE

REMOTE TEMP

SENSING INDICATOR

(some models)

CHECK FILTER

RESET BUTTON

ELECTRONIC CONTROL

Before you begin, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the control panel and remote as shown below and all its functions, then follow the symbol for the functions you desire. The unit can be controlled by the touch pad alone or with the remote.

ADJUSTS

TEMPERATURE

OR TIME

ACTIVATES

DISPLAYS

TEMPERATURE/TIME

SLEEP MODE

SETS FAN SPEED

TURNS UNIT ON OR OFF

CLEAN AIR FEATURE

(some models)

TIMER

Battery Size: AAA Warning: Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix

alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickelcadmium) batteries.

FOR HEAT MODELSSTANDARD REMOTE

w/DISPLAY &

REMOTE SENSING

BUTTON

Operating Instructions

NOTE

The following instructions represent the Touch Pad, the same instructions can be used for the Remote Control.

TO TURN UNIT ON: YOU WILL SEE:

DO THIS:

PRESS ON/OFF

BUTTON

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